Off the street....Montreal

Dear Readers,

I am off on another adventure to Montreal for New Years. Steel City Street Styles will be up and running again on Tuesday January 4th. Hope you all have an excellent New Years and see you next year! xo

On the street....King St. W.

Cool. Shirt.

Name: Danielle
Age: 24
Occupation: Bank Teller
Favourite Clothing Store/Designer: The Rage, Kensington Market
Favourite Place in Hamilton: The Escarpment, Bruce Trails
Favourite Song Right Now: "Olympic Airways" - The Foals

On the street....King St. W.

These are the fine MBA folk at their McMaster graduation party at the AGH. I like the striped tie and the dress on the left - very classy!

Name: John (centre)
Age: 25
Occupation: Health Care Administrator
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Zenga
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Hamilton Harbour
Favourite Song Right Now: "Wizards in Winter" - Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Very Festive)

On the street....Hess St.

Such a good dresser! Love the jacket!

Name: Paul
Age: 23
Occupation: Drifter
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Burberry Prosum (Christopher Bailey)
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Jackson Square
Favourite Song Right Now: "Home" - Edward Sharp and The Magnetic Zeros

On the street....King St. W.

This skirt is to die for!

Name: Pamela
Age: 26
Occupation: Grad Student
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Alexander Wang
One piece of clothing you can't live without: A Good Pair of Jeans
Favourite Place in Hamilton: My Dog Joe/Winking Judge
Favourite Song Right Now: "Black + Gold" - Sam Sparro

On the street....Mulberry St.

This hat is too cute!

Name: Leila
Age: 26
Occupation: Trouble-maker/Facebook Stalker
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Anthropologie
One piece of clothing you can't live without: Raccoon Mittens (to go with the hat!)
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Tea at the White House (Waterdown)
Favourite Song Right Now: "We've Got A Situation Here" - The Damned Things

On the street....King St. W.

I am in love with over-the-knee boots!

Name: Caitlin
Age: 29
Occupation: Media Developer/Medical Illustrator
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Melow Designs (Great Montreal Label)/Gap
One piece of clothing you can't live without: Scarves/Over-The-Knee Boots
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Westdale Cinema
Favourite Song Right Now: "Red Heart" - Hey Rosetta!

On the street....Sterling St.

The simple and elegant student look - love those boots!

Name: Phyllis
Age: 20
Occupation: Student
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Le Chateau
One piece of clothing she can't live without: Boots
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Any Starbucks
Favourite Song Right Now: "What About Now" - Daughtry

On the street....King St. W.

I love the pattern of this shirt and the sleek brown loafers.

Name: Ashley
Age: 23
Occupation: Server at Bean Bar
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Kate Moss/Top Shop
One piece of clothing you can't live without: Levi's Skinnys
Favourite Place in Hamilton: The Brain
Favourite Song Right Now: Anything By John Lennon

Back on the street...King St. W.

Diggin' the 40's vibe. Great top!

Name: Emily
Age: 26
Occupation: Grad Student
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: John Galliano/Value Village
One piece of clothing you can't live without: Black Tights
Favourite Place in Hamilton: The Rail Trail
Favourite Song Right Now: Smog - "In The Pines" (Perfect Winter Song!)

Off the street....Mexico!!!

Hi Everyone! I'm off to Mexico for ten days so I will not be posting while I am away but I wanted to leave you with some other street style blog photos from around the web and world ;) Hope you enjoy them! See you back on the 21st! xoxo

Ten Photos for the Ten Days I am away!

Style Invasion, Toronto - Great jacket! I would call this style "chic punk rock" ;)

Style Invasion, Toronto - Great tomboy look!

Face Hunter, Sydney - I love pieces like this blue jacket that are really unique. I am not sure I could pull it off but it works with the flashy dress and the neutral peep-toe boots.

Face Hunter, Sydney - I really dig this outfit and the shoes - love that coral colour! Doesn't this girl remind you of Alanis Morsette?

Toronto Street Fashion, Toronto - These are great examples of Christmas dresses.

The Sartorialist, New York City - I am a big fan of those orange boots and the hat, although its not my style, I like it on her.

The Sartorialist, New York City - The boots! The fur! so good!

Style Clicker, Munich - This jacket has strong lines - very powerful and dark.

Style Clicker, Stockholm - I like the mismatch look here, its a hard thing to pull off.

The Sartorialist, London - I think this woman epitomizes UK style. Those cone heels are amazing!

On the street....Sterling St. @McMaster

Ahhh how awesome is this shirt?! I love when people put together an outfit thats normally simple but add a piece like this shirt to add some umph!

Name: Yazhen
Age: 18
Occupation: Student
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Miss Sixty (where her shirt was from)
One piece of clothing you can't live without: Jacket (especially in cold Canada!)
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Teahut
Favourite Song Right Now: "Sunrise Comes Too Soon" - Late Night Alumni

On the street....King St. W. Dundas

This is Ben, the owner of One Rebellion, a boutique in Dundas on King St. W. which sells mainly UK brands. The store has great snowboarding wear as well as formal and casual wear.  Check out the website: http://www.onerebellion.com/
Ben definitely rocks the UK style without seeming too pretentious!

Name: Ben
Age: 37
Occupation: Boutique Owner
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Ben Sherman
One piece of Clothing he can't live without: His Charcoal V-Neck Sweater
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Webster's Falls
Favourite Song Right Now: "My Ever Changing Moods" - The Style Council

On the street....Hunter St.

You all know how I feel about stripes <3! Also, why don't more people wear turtlenecks? They are very flattering. Check out the detail on those boots. The studded leather straps add a little something extra to an otherwise simple black boot.

Name: Lisa
Age: 26
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: H&M
One Piece of Clothing She Can't Live Without: Her TNA Pants
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Bean Bar
Favourite Song Right Now: "Runaway" - Kanye West

On the street....Park St. S.

I like when guys take a nice looking blazer and turn it into an everyday look with a hoodie and jeans.

Name: Joey
Age: 22
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: H&M
One Piece of Clothing He Can't Live Without: Hoodie
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Brantdale
Favourite Song Right Now: "Blame Game"

On the street....Hunter St.

Great accessorizing! Love the feather belt!

Name: Virginia
Age: 25
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Gap
One Piece of Clothing She Can't Live Without: Her Scarf
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Slainte's
Favourite Song Right Now: "Dirty Bit" - Black Eyed Peas

On the street....King St. W.

These two girls make Hamilton proud! Great style!

Name: Hannah (On the Right)
Age: 21
Occupation: Studen
Favourite Clothing Store/Designer: Kensington or Vancouver Folk Festival
One Piece of Clothing She Can't Live Without: Big Sweaters
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Westdale
Favourite Song Right Now: "Trains and Winter Rains" - Enya

Name: Elizabeth (On the Left)
Age: 21
Occupation: Student
Favourite Clothing Store/Designer: Holt Renfrew
One Piece of Clothing She Can't Live Without: This Scarf
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Westdale
Favourite Song Right Now: "What Ever Happened" - The Strokes

On the street....Book Rd.

How perfect is this shot?  Photo by: Daniela Majik

Name: Lauren
Age: 28
Occupation: Teacher
Favourite Clothing Store/Designer: H&M, Coco Chanel, Manolo Blahnik, Oscar de la Renta
Favourite Place in Hamilton: McMaster, Webster's Falls, Hess Village, Limeridge Mall,
403 Escarpment during the Fall, Canterbury Hills Falls
Favourite Song Right Now: Anything from the Glee Soundtrack

On the street....Hurst Pl.

Awesome style. Great Jacket.

Name: Ryan
Age: 25
Occupation: Jazz Singer
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Dolce & Gabbana
One Piece of Clothing He Can't Live Without: White V-Necks
Favourite Place in Hamilton: My Apartment
Favourite Song Right Now: Bring Me The Horizon: "It Never Ends"

On the street....Fennel Ave.

This makes me miss summer and being able to wear t-shirts with no jackets. Love this tie!

Name: Bill
Age: 27
Occupation: Engineer
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: I don'r really care what I wear as long as I'm wearing something (fair enough)
One piece of clothing you can't live without: Underwear
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Devil's Punch Bowl (this place is awesome!)
Favourite Song Right Now: Eminem ft, Rihanna - "Love The Way You Lie"

On the street....James St. N.

I like the two-toned boots and that grey cardigan - you can find cardigans like this one at Aritzia.

Name: Ella
Age: 28
Occupation: Owner of Mulberry Street Cafe on James St. N.
Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Eve Gravel
One Piece Of Clothing She Can't Live Without: Hoodies
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Gore Park
Favourite Musician Right Now: Lee Reed

On the street....George St.

This is Kenny (on the right) at his graduation party at Absinthe lounge. The "formal-casual" look on guys is the best!


Kenny also has a hilarious button show - please check it out!

Name: Kenny
Age: 24
Occupation: Producer/Director - Button Enthusiast
Favourite Clothing Store/Designer: H&M
One Piece of Clothing He Can't Live Without: Toss up between Skinny Jeans and V-Neck Tee's
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Brantdale Avenue. Good Memories
Favourite Song Right Now: He really enjoys "Contra" by Vampire Weekend but lately he's had 
"Do your ears hang low" (that kid song) stuck in his head with a weird European accent...lol!

On the street....Locke St.

I love the black and white checker mix with the red - great combination!

Name: Leanne
Age: 23
Occupation: Executive Assistant (Radio)
Favourite Clothing Store/Designer: Club Monaco
One piece of clothing I can't live without: Jeans
Favourite place in Hamilton: Locke St.
Favourite Song Right Now: Moby - "I Believe"
What am I wearing: Jeans - R&R, Black Heels - Steve Madden, Jacket - Club Monaco, Blouse - Jacob

On the street....King St. W.

I love the ruffles on this shirt it adds a subtle flare to this otherwise simple shirt.

Name: Sarah (great name ;) )
Age: 21
Occupation: Baker at Cupcakes on 1050 King St. W.
Favourite Clothing Store/ Designer: Zara
One Piece Of Clothing You Can't Live Without: Jeans
Favourite Place in Hamilton: Snooty Fox
Favourite Song Right Now: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - "Home"
(oddly enough I had downloaded this song right before I met Sarah)



Check out Cupcakes in westdale:

http://www.westdalecupcakes.com/

On the street....Locke St.

I really like tops like these but for some 
reason I can never pull them off.

Name: Chantelle

Age: 25

Occupation: Registered Nurse (Cardiology)

Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Guess/H&M/Aritzia

One piece of clothing you can't live without: Ripped Jeans

Favourite place in Hamilton: Starbucks

Favourite Songs right now: "Your Eyes"

What are you wearing: Bracelets - Guess, Necklace - Gift from 

Boyfriend, Boots - Aldo, Jeans - Guess, Tank Top - H&M, 

Cardigan - Gift.

On the street....Locke St. @Starbucks

I love those faded boots!

On the street....Dundas St. E.

Hi Guys! I thought it would be fun to do one of me for those of you who don't know me that well. My roommate Leila and I went on a lovely hike in Waterdown to this waterfall last year. I have a love for waterfalls and feel very lucky to live in Hamilton since we have more waterfalls than in any other city.

P.S Are there any other questions you would like me to ask the people on the street?

Name: Sarah (obviously)

Age: 26

Occupation: Blogger

Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: YSL or Marc Jacobs/Aritzia (so happy there is one in burlington now!)

One piece of clothing you can't live without: Skinny Jeans

Favourite place in Hamilton: Mulberry Street Cafe and Absinthe Nightclub

Favourite Songs right now: Far East Movement - "Like a G6" ( don't laugh - I'm a sucker for catchy songs haha) and Blu and Exile "First Things First'
What are you wearing: Sub Zero Leather Jacket, Vintage Necklace, Grey Coolcat Cardigan, White French Connection Tank Top, Billabong Purse, Razzle Dazzle Tights, Urban Outfitters Gladiator Sandals

On the street....Main St. W.

This is Emily in Milli's store on Main St. W. where she works as a sales rep. I met her at the Pink Tartan Event last week. She is holding Ginger the shop dog. Believe it or not but Emily is wearing a black jumpsuit by Theory, one of my favourite brands. She also has on a black Milli's cardigan and vintage jewelry. Who knew a jumpsuit could look cool - what are your thoughts?

On the beach....A Tribute To My Grandmother

This is my Granny and Grandad. My Granny would be 102 years old today. I have
always looked up to my Mother and Aunt Brenda for their style - clearly this is where
they got their great sense of style from. How awesome is my grandmother's bathing suit?

On the street....Hess St.

This is Alina, she is a jewelry designer who I met at a friend's birthday party at Gown & Gavel on Hess last night. She makes those really cool gold dipped real leaf pieces. Love those white pants and shoes - who says you can't pull off white after  labour day?! Check out her site www.femm.ca

Name: Alina

Age: 20

Occupation: Business Student and Jewelery Designer

Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Made You Look in Toronto

Favourite Musician: Katia Zuccarelli and Through the Sunset

On the street....Wilson St.

This is Susan, she owns Hanleys The Loft on 382 Wilson St. in Ancaster. The boutique has top designer brands for all ages.  There is an amazing Helmut Lang jacket that I want. Susan has great style - simple and classy.

Name: Susan

Occupation: Boutique Owner

Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Collette in Paris/Karl Lagerfeld

One piece of clothing you can't live without: Perfect Black Blazer

Favourite Song right now: P Diddy - "Hello Good Morning"

On the street....Mains St. W.

Last night I attended the Pink Tartan event at Milli's on Main St. W. Kimberley Newport-Mimran, the President and Head Designer of Pink Tartan, was in attendance and looking fabulous. The pieces from the collection are youthful and can be worn for any occasion.

Guests at the event drank pink champagne and ate mini ruben sandwiches, lavender and rosemary shortbread cookies with goat cheese and caramelized onions, mini ahi tuna steaks on cucumbers, mini chana-masala chickpea pies, mini butter tarts - I can keep going but I'll stop at that.

Kimberley Newport-Mimran, President and Head Designer of Pink Tartan, wearing amazing Chanel boots.

Some pieces from the new collection - love that jacket!

Milli's Christmas display.

Milli's famous store front window - even if you can't afford to go in - you can at least afford to gaze at the window displays.

Milli's is a great store for top designer names. Come check out Pink Tartan at Milli's today!

On the street....James St. S.

This is Elizabeth, she owns Sweet Deviance Boutique on James St. S. The boutique is reminiscent of a Betsy Johnson boutique, which happens to be her favourite designer, and has an array of great vintage designer finds at affordable prices.  Check out the photos below and her website: 

http://web.me.com/sweetdeviance/Site/Welcome.html

Name: Elizabeth

Occupation: Boutique Owner

Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Betsy Johnson

One piece of clothing you can't live without: High Heels

Favourite Song right now: Rihanna ft. Eminem - "Love The Way You Lie"

On the street....Locke St.

This is Susan, I met her at the MUSCARI Champagne Event last week. I love this look - so simple and fresh.

Name: Susan

Occupation: Retail/Buyer

Favourite Designer/Clothing Store: Tom Ford/Milli

One piece of clothing you can't live without: Sweater

Favourite place in Hamilton: My Home

Favourite Song right now: Peter Gabriel Remix - "Come Talk To Me"